Philips announced yesterday that they reached a merger agreement to acquire VisICU for $12 per share, $3 over the current share price. From HIStalk, “Visicu earned $9 million on sales of $36 million over the past year. In
the 20 months since its IPO, Visicu shares have dropped from nearly $25
to below $9. Its board […]
Philips does it again, with an announcement that is sure to cause consternation among their competitors (press release). Philips has launched a wireless version of their HeartStart MRx monitor/defibrillator. The device will run on 802.11a/g wireless LANs, “with [the] capability to network with the Philips IntelliVue Clinical Network.” The press release starts off talking about […]
It is hot and sultry here in New Orleans. Heard some great blues last night. But I really have been working. Here’s what I came across today. Hospira released their MedNet system — I’d tell you more, but the press release didn’t stay out too late last night.
Emergin was once again the vendor who was […]
